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Child wellness centre opens in Tauranga

A 'one-stop-shop” for children with neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health concerns has opened in Tauranga, which should 'speed up”... Read More

Trump sparks interest rate warning for New Zealand

Incoming US President Donald Trump's trade policies will reduce New Zealand's economic growth next year, and could even force an increase in interest... Read More

Business scam ads making the rounds on Facebook

Facebook users are being warned to watch out for ads designed to cash in on New Zealand's economic gloom. Netsafe chief executive Brent Carey said dodgy... Read More

Council to consider aquatic centre feedback

Current community sentiment about the proposed Memorial Park Aquatic Centre were considered by Tauranga City Council at its meeting today. To get a feel for... Read More

Power line work at SH2/Ōmokoroa intersection

Road users should expect some delays tomorrow Wednesday, November 13 when travelling through the State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa intersection, while overhead powerlines... Read More

NZ wool to make spa pools sustainable

A Bay of Plenty tourism company is on a mission to make locally made hot tubs more environmentally friendly - with the help of New Zealand wool. Outdoor Gravity... Read More

Initiative to reduce bar crossing tragedies

Harbour and river bar crossings are some of the most dangerous for Kiwi boaties with Coastguard volunteers attending multiple incidents, including fatalities,... Read More

Luna tops the list as most popular pet name

If you thought naming your beloved pooch or feline Luna was innovative think again - as it's the most popular pet name in New Zealand for the sixth year... Read More

BoP summer: warm temps, less rain

There's good news for Bay of Plenty holidaymakers this summer - but farmers may be less impressed. Niwa has released its monthly climate outlook which shows... Read More

ERA: Fired Tauranga vet wins $35k

An experienced vet who was fired after three customers complained about his conduct - including his attempts to euthanise a cow by choking it, then shooting... Read More

Tauranga youth call for a museum

Findings from a recent Creative Bay of Plenty Te Waka Auaha Toi study highlight strong engagement and enthusiasm among Tauranga and Western Bay youth for museum... Read More

Thousands expected to farewell NZ war hero

Thousands of mourners will today farewell war hero Sir Robert Gillies at Rotorua's Te Papaiouru marae. Today marks the final day of his tangihanga with... Read More